Hybrid Litigation Associate — Entry Level (Port Elizabeth)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and training

Hybrid work model

Career progression

Professional development support

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Junior Legal Associate for a busy Litigation department in Port Elizabeth. This hybrid position blends in-office collaboration with remote work on select tasks, ideal for building a strong litigation foundation.

You will work with senior attorneys, gaining exposure to researching, drafting, case prep, and client communications while developing practical courtroom skills in the Eastern Cape region.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• 1–2 years post-qualification litigation experience.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent drafting of pleadings and correspondence.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of court rules and procedures.
• Based in or near Port Elizabeth, with hybrid work flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough legal research on diverse issues and precedents.
• Draft pleadings, affidavits, and other documents under supervision.
• Assist in preparing cases for trial, including evidence gathering.
• Manage case files, ensuring documents are organized and up-to-date.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Attend court appearances and client meetings as required.
• Support senior litigators with ongoing cases.
• Monitor developments in case law related to litigation.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional ethics at all times.
• Assist with billing and timekeeping processes.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting documents

Case preparation

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Time management

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Education

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Articles of Clerkship completed

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Junior Legal Associate for a busy Litigation department in Port Elizabeth. This hybrid position blends in-office collaboration with remote work on select tasks, ideal for building a strong litigation foundation.

You will work with senior attorneys, gaining exposure to researching, drafting, case prep, and client communications while developing practical courtroom skills in the Eastern Cape region.